Stokke YOYO3 Review: Weight Limit, Recline and Overhead-Bin Fit

The Stokke YOYO3 is a compact travel stroller that folds to 20.5 × 17.3 × 7.1 inches, small enough that Stokke says airlines widely accept it as cabin baggage. The 6+ seat holds a child up to 48.5 lb (22 kg), from 6 months to about 4 years, and the stroller weighs about 14 lb. It suits families who fly often and want a stroller that also handles city sidewalks and transit. It costs more than most compact folds, and its seat reclines for naps but does not lie flat without the separate newborn pack.

Stokke YOYO3 Stroller, Lightweight & Compact Travel Stroller

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Folds to 20.5 x 17.3 x 7.1 in with a carry strap, holds children to 48.5 lb, and has four-wheel suspension.

weight:About 14–15 lb complete (Stokke advertises 13.7 lb; its spec table lists 14.8 lb / 6.7 kg)

fold:Compact fold, sized for most overhead bins (airline limits vary)

recline:Multi-position recline

age Range:6 months+ (newborn with 0+ pack)

Pros

• ✓Fits in airplane overhead bin
• ✓Compact fold with carry strap
• ✓Smooth ride for a compact stroller
• ✓Premium build quality that lasts

Cons

• ×Premium price
• ×Small underseat basket
• ×Canopy could be larger
• ×Seat is narrower than full-size strollers

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This product is featured in our Best Travel Strollers for Flying roundup.

How we assessed this

We have not used this stroller. This page uses Stokke's published specifications, authorized-retailer spec sheets and the federal stroller safety standard. Method: How We Research.

Quick verdict

Buy it if you fly several times a year and want to keep the stroller with you to the aircraft door or in the bin. Skip it if you need a flat seat for a young baby without buying the newborn pack, or a big basket for shopping.

What is the Stokke YOYO3 weight limit?

The 6+ seat is rated to 22 kg (48.5 lb), and Stokke gives the age range as 6 to 48 months. Height and seat size usually decide when a child outgrows it before weight does; check that your child's shoulders sit below the top harness slots and their head is below the top of the backrest. The YOYO3's backrest is taller than earlier versions, according to Stokke.

The 0+ newborn pack, sold separately, has a much lower limit of 9 kg (19.8 lb). It is a cocoon-style insert for the first months, after which you switch to the 6+ seat.

What is the recline angle?

Stokke describes the 6+ backrest as multi-position and adjusted with a strap, but its published specs do not give an angle in degrees. Retailer Q&A answers put the range at roughly 118 to 145 degrees, the same as the YOYO2; treat that as unconfirmed and check with Stokke if the exact figure matters to you.

In practice it is a nap recline, not a flat bed. That is fine for a toddler sleeping on the go. For a baby under 6 months who needs to lie flat, Stokke's answer is the 0+ newborn pack or a compatible infant car seat with adapters.

Does the YOYO3 fit in the overhead bin?

Often, but it is not guaranteed. Stokke says the folded size of 52 × 44 × 18 cm (20.5 × 17.3 × 7.1 in) has been widely accepted by airlines as carry-on, while noting that standards vary by airline.

Two things decide it on your flight:

• Your airline's cabin baggage limits. Compare the folded size with the carrier's published carry-on dimensions. The 17.3-inch side is wider than some carriers' standard carry-on width, so acceptance depends on the airline's policy for strollers.
• Space on the day. On a full flight the crew can ask you to gate-check it. Carry a gate-check bag such as the J.L. Childress Gate Check Bag for that case.

Once folded, the YOYO3 has a shoulder strap, so you can carry it down the aisle with a child in your other arm.

How heavy is it to carry?

Stokke advertises 13.7 lb. Its spec table gives 6.7 kg (14.8 lb) for the stroller complete with the 6+ textile set, so plan on about 14 to 15 lb ready to use. That is light for a stroller with four-wheel suspension, but heavier than ultra-compact folds such as the gb Pockit Air All-Terrain at about 10 lb.

What do you get, and what costs extra?

Included: the frame, 6+ seat textiles, a UPF 50+ canopy and a carry strap. Stokke sells many items separately, including the 0+ newborn pack, car seat adapters, a leg rest and other accessories. Budget for the ones you need, because Stokke accessories are not cheap.

The basket is rated to 22 lb, but its volume is small. Plan to carry a backpack or diaper bag rather than loading the stroller.

How does it compare?

The Butterfly 2 is the closest rival on fold and price; our travel strollers for flying roundup compares the full field. The Minu V3 is the pick if you want one stroller from birth without add-ons; the Pockit Air if you want the smallest fold for the least money.

Trade-offs to weigh

• Price. Accessories add up on top of the stroller.
• Not lie-flat in the 6+ seat.
• Small basket volume.
• Overhead fit depends on the airline and the day.
• Long-term wear of the fold and wheels is something we cannot assess; read recent owner reviews.

Who should skip it

• Families needing a flat seat from birth without extra purchases: look at the UPPAbaby Minu V3.
• Budget flyers: the Mompush Nexis or gb Pockit Air cost far less.
• Families who rarely fly and mostly drive.

Final verdict

The YOYO3 is a stroller built around the airport: a small fold with a carry strap, a 48.5 lb limit that runs to about age 4, and suspension that copes with city pavement. Its weak points are price, a seat that only semi-reclines and a small basket. Buy it if you fly often and want one compact stroller for the whole toddler stage; buy the Minu V3 if you need full newborn use built in.